Springtime has sprung in South Florida. Floridians know its spring as we are flooded with Spring breakers, turtles nests on the beach, 95 becomes less packed as snowbirds migrate North, downright gorgeous flowering Jacaranda and Tabebuia trees blossom, ocean temperatures rise enough for us to put more than our toes in the water and the Fort Lauderdale Beach Tortuga Music Festival sends tunes lapping over beach waves, eateries and boutiques along A1A boardwalk. Springtime lends itself for most people to partake in heavy cleaning of their homes including uncluttering to give the residence a new look. Changing the artwork and pillows for brighter hues in the spring is a simple way to freshen up décor.

Right now the annual Impressions, a juried art exhibit, is on display at the charming Old Florida Bonnet House located in Fort Lauderdale Beach. All of the art work for the competition is for sale and 50% of the proceeds benefit Bonnet House. The exhibit is on display in the Carl Weinhardt Gallery and runs until Sunday, May 3rd during regular tour hours. Artwork purchased during the exhibit will be available to pick up after the exhibit.

*Tours last one and a half hours. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Colorful Impressions artwork featured during exhibit

Location: 900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Bonnet House is located between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway with two entrances. A vehicular entrance is located just south of Sunrise Boulevard and North of Las Olas Beach Club and South of Sapphire Condominium. A pedestrian entrance is located at 750 Breakers Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304.